Enterprise Network Architect: Zero Trust & Modernization

Jobtailor; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an accomplished Enterprise Network Architect to lead the DOE networks program in Germantown, MD. You will shape the architectural vision, define roadmaps, and direct advanced network engineering across LAN/WAN, data centers, and security domains.

You will apply Zero Trust principles, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with DOE security requirements while crafting clear architecture diagrams and transition plans for large modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years with BS/BA, or 6+ years with MS/MA, or 12+ years with HS.
• Deep routing and switching, WAN design, data center and virtualization.
• Experience architecting enterprise network solutions for large-scale modernization.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal authority on enterprise network architecture for DOE networks.
• Define and maintain the architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for DOE network infrastructure.
• Direct architectural activities and ensure network engineering solutions meet DOE requirements.
• Architect enterprise network solutions including LAN/WAN, data center interconnects, and segmentation.
• Apply Zero Trust Architecture principles and least-privilege access.
• Plan, evaluate, and optimize topologies, traffic flows, and capacity.
• Lead network transformation initiatives from concept to deployment and sustainment.
• Maintain architecture documentation, SSPs, and audit artifacts.
• Communicate architecture decisions and risk findings to DOE stakeholders and senior officials.

Skills

LAN/WAN Design

Data Center Architecture

Virtualization Architectures

DNS Technologies

Proxy Technologies

Network Segmentation

Traffic Flow Optimization

Network Risk Assessment

Architecture Diagrams

Design Specifications

Education

BS/BA degree

MS/MA degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an accomplished Enterprise Network Architect to lead the DOE networks program in Germantown, MD. You will shape the architectural vision, define roadmaps, and direct advanced network engineering across LAN/WAN, data centers, and security domains.

You will apply Zero Trust principles, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with DOE security requirements while crafting clear architecture diagrams and transition plans for large modernization efforts.